COMPETENCY

PRESENTATION 7
Hannah Roberts
Richmond County DSS

Assess with individuals, families,

groups, organizations, and communities.
P.B. 7.19 Collect and organize data and apply critical thinking to interpret
information from clients and constituencies.
P.B. 7.20 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person
in environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in
interventions with clients.
P.B 7.21 Develop mutually agreed on intervention goals and objectives based on
the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within the client and
their homes.
P.B. 7.22 Select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment,
research knowledge, and values and preferences of clients.

How have I used this

competency?
I have prepared for action with individuals, families, groups and organizations by applying what I have
learned within the classroom I also had the opportunity to go out on a home visit and observe what the
social worker does and what particular frameworks are used (P.B. 7.19 &20). I was also able to assess
what the clients strengths and limitations were, and how they might be able to resolve an issue through
advocating for them and monitoring their progress. I went out with one of the case managers and
helped them develop a mutually agreed on goals and objectives for the client to follow in order for her
to obtain custody of her kids and her case to be closed (P.B. 7.21 & 22). This was very interesting, it
appeared as though the parents begin seeing the reality of the situation once the case manager comes
into play.